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Just five months after parting ways with the network, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has rejoined Fox News as a political commentator.

Miley Cyrus' mother, Trish, filed for divorce from Miley's father, Billy Ray, on Thursday.

After suspecting it, the U.S. has determined that Syria's government has used chemical weapons, which have killed more than 100 civilians.

Cricket-loving Australians are about to get a taste of Major League Baseball when the 2014 opening series arrives in Sydney next year.

At a “Media Minds” breakfast discussion on Thursday, Tim Armstrong, chief officer of AOL, gave his thoughts on government surveillance. AOL is one of the tech companies whose data is reportedly tapped into by PRISM.

Minorities have long been suppressed in Turkey -- but now protests in Istanbul and across the country have finally garnered attention abroad.

The Census says whites will make up less than half the U.S. faster than previously thought as growth rates increase among nonwhite youth.

This conservative report supports immigration reform and should knock some wind out of opponents' sails.

After receiving allegations of bribery in its China operations, Glaxo launched an investigation but found no evidence suggesting corruption.

Noah Kilpatrick, 15, has left Faith Fellowship Christian School in Watertown, N.Y., claiming that two teachers teased him over his Canadian heritage.

Ireland Baldwin recently admitted to wanting to follow in the footsteps of her famous parents to pursue an acting career and also revealed her new athlete boyfriend.

India's privately owned telegram service, BSNL, announced this week that telegrams will soon become extinct in India.

Farrah Abraham, the star of porn video "Back Door Teen Mom," has reportedly asked out Charlie Sheen via text message.

McDonald's was the most-visited fast-food restaurant in America in April 2013.

Sobeys Inc.'s $5.7 billion purchase of Safeway Canada puts Loblaw, the country's largest grocer, on notice.

Free trade between Europe and North America is being discussed, but there are some barriers to an agreement.

The most foreign investment in the European Union by far still comes from the U.S., figures for 2012 show.

The 2013 Miss USA pageant is just around the corner where 51 contestants will compete to see if they have what it takes for the crown. The Miss USA pageant will air live on NBC on Sunday at 9 p.m. EST where the winner will be chosen.

Honda is recalling 18,000 Honda and Acura vehicles due to a brake issue.

Manila's stock index nearly erases its year-to-date gains.

The upcoming G-8 summit in Ireland will focus on central bank policy, tax evasion and free trade.